The Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a Tenure-Track (Probationary) position in Applied Health Science in the Department of Health Science.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)
• This position will advise undergraduate majors.
• This position will supervise/advise graduate students.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Personal Health, First Aid and CPR, Drug Education, introduction to Applied Health Science, Health Communication and Advocacy, Health Care Delivery, Biostatistics, and courses pertaining to health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Applied Health Science.
• The position requires actively engaging in scholarship and continued professional development. All university faculty members are expected to participate in service to the discipline, department, university, and community. In addition, faculty members are responsible for advising and mentoring students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.
• Doctorate or terminal degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or closely related field. (Conferred on an official transcript by August 18, 2025).
• Doctoral coursework must reflect the Eight Areas of Responsibility of a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) (http://www.nchec.org/responsibilities-and-competencies).
• Current Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®) credential or CHES®/MCHES® eligible at the time of appointment. Eligibility must be documented through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC®) for those not currently CHES®/MCHES® certified.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree with or without CPH.
• Professional preparation in Health Education with Minnesota Health Credential and three (3) years’ experience in K-12 setting.
• Two years of college/university teaching experience in health education or closely related field higher education.
• University teaching experience in a large enrollment general education course.
• Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.
• Commitment to active learning and to developing innovative ways to support learning.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.
• Currently hold or have potential to obtain certification and instructor certification in First Aid and CPR.